Connacht looking to new era on and off the pitch
Last year took off with a bang for Connacht, but finished with a dull thud. After a brilliant end to...
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Former Leinster flanker Martin Moloney secures Exeter Chiefs deal
Former Leinster back row Martin Moloney has signed a contract with the Exeter Chiefs for the 2024/25...
Back-row competition driving Edel McMahon on
As an illustration of how competitive training has been ahead of this Saturday's Test with Australia...
Hugh Hogan: WXV squad places up for grabs v Australia
Ireland assistant Hugh Hogan has called on his side to take their opportunity to impress in this Sat...
Springbok Sbu Nkosi given three-year doping ban
South African World Cup winner Sibusiso Nkosi has been banned by World Rugby for three years followi...
Pre-season wrap: Work to do for Munster as other provinces record friendly wins
Munster head coach Graham Rowntree admits his side were given "a kick up the backside", as they comp...
Ulster eyeing up wing switch for Sevens star Zac Ward
Ulster captain Iain Henderson is on track to be fit for the start of the new BKT United Rugby Champi...
Cliodhna Moloney: Ireland set-up now 'worlds apart' from old days
Cliodhna Moloney says she is confident that the IRFU has put the right structures in place for women...
Pre-season wrap: Mixed results for provinces as new signings make first appearances
There were defeats for both Munster and Leinster across the weekend, while Connacht got their pre-se...
Irish sides set for New Year's Day rest after URC fixture changes
The Irish provinces will have a more forgiving schedule at Christmas this season, after the URC conf...
Eben Etzebeth out as Pieter-Steph du Toit starts for Boks against NZ
Eben Etzebeth will miss South Africa's crunch Rugby Championship meeting with New Zealand in Johanne...
Ex-IRFU chief David Nucifora confirms new role with Scottish rugby
The Scottish Rugby Union has confirmed the appointment of former Irish Rugby performance director Da...
Tributes paid after death of ex-Munster and Connacht prop Rory Burke
The IRFU have paid tribute to former Munster and Connacht prop Rory Burke, who has died at the age o...
McInerney hat-trick helps Munster to win over Ulster
Munster 29-22 Ulster A hat-trick by winger Alana McInerney helped Munster on their way to a winning ...
IRFU appoint Aled Walters as athletic performance coach
The IRFU have landed a major coup, as they confirmed the appointment of Aled Walters as the new Head...
